iMessage and SMS/MMS colors

Learn why some of your message bubbles are blue or green.

You can use the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to send messages. Those messages are sent as iMessage or SMS/MMS. Learn more about the difference between the message types.

iMessageiMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn iMessage on or off, go to Settings > Messages.

SMS/MMS

If you aren’t using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos that you send to other cell phones or another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. SMS/MMS messages aren't encrypted and appear in green text bubbles on your device.

To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan. Contact your wireless carrier for more information. You can also set up your other Apple devices to send and receive messages from any Apple device.

If Wi-Fi is unavailable, iMessages will be sent over cellular data. Cellular data rates might apply.

moto g8 plus - bluetooth pairing

Pair with Bluetooth device

To connect with a new Bluetooth accessory or other device, you need to pair with it. You only need to do this once for each device.

1. Set the device you want to pair (accessory, computer, other phone, etc.) to Bluetooth discovery mode so that your phone can find it. See the device manufacturer’s instructions.

2. On your phone, go to Settings > Connected devices.

3. Touch .

   As the phone searches for available devices, you'll see .

4. Touch an available device to connect.

5. Do any of the following:

   • If a pairing code appears on your phone and Bluetooth device, make sure the codes match. (If they don't, touch Cancel, verify the name of the device you want to pair with, and try again.)

   • If your device shows a passkey (like 0000 or 1234), enter it on your phone. If you don't see a place to enter it, swipe down from the top of your screen and touch the Bluetooth notification.

   • If your device doesn't show a passkey and you must enter one for the device to pair, see the device manufacturers' instructions.

6. Touch Pair on your phone AND touch the pairing prompt on the other device. If you don't confirm on both devices, pairing will fail.

7. Set sharing options if you'll want to share contacts, phone audio, media audio, or internet access.

TipIf you use a screen lock, you can define a paired Bluetooth device as a trusted device, keeping your phone unlocked while connected to it. When you disconnect or move out of range, your phone locks again. Go to Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices.

Find the model and serial number of your Mac

Use About This Mac

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should seel see an overview of your Mac, including its model name and serial number.

If you see a window like this, double-click the version number beneath “OS X” to show the serial number:

Use System Information

The System Information app also shows your Mac model and serial number. Open the app, then select Hardware on the left side of the System Information window. The model name and serial number appear on the right: 

Verizon Mobile Phone Voicemail Comparison

Number of messages, duration and transcription may be important considerations.

How can I save my voicemails?

iPhone:

1. Open the Phone app on iPhone.

2. Tap the Voicemail tab.

3. Tap the voicemail you want to save, and tap the Share icon that appears.

4. Select how you want to save your message (e.g., text, email, save to files, etc.), and follow the onscreen prompts.